Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
This Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole is a warm and comforting fall breakfast, combining soft bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed French bread evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the bread down gently to soak.
- Cover the casserole with foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking. Bake covered for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking, or stir in chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.